Special Assistant

State of New York

Location: Albany, NY
Compensation: $120,471 - $152,238 / year
Employment type

How to apply

Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.

Need a resume for this application?

Tailor your resume for this job

Job description

Under the direction of the Associate Commissioner of Government Affairs, Community Relations and Programming the incumbent will serve as the Director of Government Affairs and be responsible for the agency’s intergovernmental agenda.

This includes but is not limited to:

Liaising with government officials at the local, state and federal levels; as well as other agencies and stakeholders concerned about addiction services, initiatives, and funding.
Develop proposals and agreements for collaboration with other state agencies and constituent groups;
Guide agency legislation through the legislative process;
Track and analyze legislative, regulatory and policy developments that may affect the NYS OASAS programs, operations, funding or compliance obligations.
Working with various stakeholders on SUD and problem gambling program issues;
Developing relationships with various groups to grow support of OASAS programs;
Assisting with preparation of testimony and briefings for the Commissioner and agency to various federal, state and local legislative bodies;
Attend government, legislative, association and community events, meetings, hearings and public forums, or represent the agency at such events as appropriate.
Interfacing with the Communications Office on matters of internal and external communication;
Perform other related duties as needed.

Travel approximately 30%.

The position may require working outside of normal working hours and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in intergovernmental relations, state government Executive and/or Legislative administration, or stakeholder relations.

At least three (3) years of experience must have been in a supervisory capacity, or one (1) year of experience must have been at a managerial level.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a broad and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of substance use disorder and problem gambling programs and funding.

*Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; master's degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience; J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for seven years of specialized experience.

About employer

New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.

Job description

This includes but is not limited to:

Liaising with government officials at the local, state and federal levels; as well as other agencies and stakeholders concerned about addiction services, initiatives, and funding.
Develop proposals and agreements for collaboration with other state agencies and constituent groups;
Guide agency legislation through the legislative process;
Track and analyze legislative, regulatory and policy developments that may affect the NYS OASAS programs, operations, funding or compliance obligations.
Working with various stakeholders on SUD and problem gambling program issues;
Developing relationships with various groups to grow support of OASAS programs;
Assisting with preparation of testimony and briefings for the Commissioner and agency to various federal, state and local legislative bodies;
Attend government, legislative, association and community events, meetings, hearings and public forums, or represent the agency at such events as appropriate.
Interfacing with the Communications Office on matters of internal and external communication;
Perform other related duties as needed.

Travel approximately 30%.

The position may require working outside of normal working hours and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in intergovernmental relations, state government Executive and/or Legislative administration, or stakeholder relations.

At least three (3) years of experience must have been in a supervisory capacity, or one (1) year of experience must have been at a managerial level.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a broad and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of substance use disorder and problem gambling programs and funding.

About employer

New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.

Job description

This includes but is not limited to:

Liaising with government officials at the local, state and federal levels; as well as other agencies and stakeholders concerned about addiction services, initiatives, and funding.
Develop proposals and agreements for collaboration with other state agencies and constituent groups;
Guide agency legislation through the legislative process;
Track and analyze legislative, regulatory and policy developments that may affect the NYS OASAS programs, operations, funding or compliance obligations.
Working with various stakeholders on SUD and problem gambling program issues;
Developing relationships with various groups to grow support of OASAS programs;
Assisting with preparation of testimony and briefings for the Commissioner and agency to various federal, state and local legislative bodies;
Attend government, legislative, association and community events, meetings, hearings and public forums, or represent the agency at such events as appropriate.
Interfacing with the Communications Office on matters of internal and external communication;
Perform other related duties as needed.

Travel approximately 30%.

The position may require working outside of normal working hours and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in intergovernmental relations, state government Executive and/or Legislative administration, or stakeholder relations.

At least three (3) years of experience must have been in a supervisory capacity, or one (1) year of experience must have been at a managerial level.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a broad and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of substance use disorder and problem gambling programs and funding.

New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination.

About employer

New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.